Welcome to the world of intensive yoga teacher training. The idea is to complete a 200-hour course within four weeks. So here I am, having completed my first week, having gone through three yoga practice sessions and two workshops everyday during the past five days.

Day One, I went home sore, tired and demoralized. Working out (and falling over) amongst a class of advanced yogis certainly didn't help. Worse yet, our instructor showed me how my alignments were improper but were somehow never corrected. As a result, many of my poses were actually incorrect. It dawned on me that my previous two years of yoga practice were literally in vain. Even my most basic standing and sitting postures needed work. And I'll be ready to teach in four weeks' time, are you kidding me?

Well, it does get better. By day Three my body has adapted and I don't feel sore anymore. Everyday I find myself sitting deeper, twisting further, and standing firmer. I've also learnt some anatomy and teaching skills along the way. Our instructor Wanda is Wonderful, encouraging, and far more knowledgeable than any other teacher than I've ever had.

My advice for any interested yogi is to come with an open mind. Yoga is about peace and non-violence. So look to others as role models, not competition. Having other yogis join in our practices and workshops mean more student input and sharing. Be happy, friendly and make new friends. Us four girls laugh, sweat and encourage each other everyday. Also, prepare to devote yourself to the course. Make use of spare time to improve on your weak areas - do lunges during TV commercials, wash your dishes in tree pose, do twists before you go to bed. Dedicate your weekends to revise your notes, read and meditate.

Yoga, after all, is our own personal practice. I may weigh only 89 lbs, but never mind me; I'll be working my way. The practices and workshops will only make us better. Best part yet: this course comes with Lunch.